About Thunderbird

Thunderbird is the world’s No. 1-ranked school of international business with more than 60 years of experience in developing leaders with the global mindset, business skills and social responsibility necessary to create real, sustainable value for their organizations, communities and the world. Dedicated to preparing students to be global leaders and committed global citizens, Thunderbird was the first graduate business school to adopt an official Professional Oath of Honor. Thunderbird is sought out by graduate students, working professionals and companies worldwide seeking to gain the leadership skills they need to succeed in today’s global economy.

Thunderbird's offerings

Thunderbird offers a wide range of global management graduate degrees and certificate programs for full-time students, working professionals, distance learners and companies, including Full-time, Executive, Evening and Distance-learning MBAs, a Master of Science, a Master of Arts and a comprehensive suite of executive education programs. The school is also home of the Thunderbird Knowledge Network, the school’s hub of research and cutting-edge global business knowledge that includes six centers of excellence focused on cultures and languages, global mindset, ethics and corporate citizenship, global private equity and global entrepreneurship.

President's Message

Thunderbird students are global explorers with a passion for understanding the world around them and a knack for turning that understanding into successful businesses and unique careers. That far-reaching global network of Thunderbird graduates, the school's best-in-class status and its clear sense of purpose are what enticed Dr. Ángel Cabrera to become the school's ninth president.
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Faculty and Research

Thunderbird students learn from faculty who are recognized for innovative teaching methods, global best business practices, and groundbreaking global research. They are real-world business consultants as well as published authors and writers from many different countries.
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News and Events - Making Headlines

Read the latest news about Thunderbird, its faculty, students and alumni who continue to make headlines around the world.
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Top Rankings

Ranked No. 1 in international business by The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report and the Financial Times, Thunderbird is unique in its dedication to producing global leaders who contribute to sustainable prosperity worldwide.
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Centers for Excellence

Thunderbird's Centers are hubs of research, inquiry and international projects that span the scope of ethics, language and culture, global strategies, supply chain management and entrepreneurship. They serve both students and corporate clients. 
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